Inline Skate Bearings, Lube and Tools
Like any piece of sporting equipment, your inline skates require constant maintenance to function at 100 percent efficiency. It's not enough to just occasionally wash your skates either; you need to get your hands dirty and not only change out the bearings but also lube them on a regular basis. At Black Diamond Sports, we provide all the inline skate bearings, lube and tools you need to keep your skates in excellent condition.
The wheel bearings are one of the most important parts of your inline skates. The bearings are responsible for making the wheels glide smoothly; with a weak set of bearings, your ride is not only bumpy but also dangerous, as it becomes very easy to lose control once your bearings give out. Knowing when to change the bearings depends on a variety of factors, such as the heat and humidity in your area and how often you use your skates. On average, most skaters will need to change their bearings once every few months. One telltale sign that your bearings are starting to give out is that your wheels will start to produce a faint noise, increasing in volume as you pick up speed. Once you hear your wheels creating an unnatural sound, you need to change your bearings ASAP.
When purchasing a new set of bearings, make sure to pick up some grease or oil lube as well. Lube will not only help your bearings last longer but will also give you a boost to your speed in addition to protecting against rust. If you need assistance when it comes to maintaining your bearings and working with inline skate lube, check out our
fantastic guide on how to clean your bearings.
While it's possible to replace your bearings using only your hands, it's not recommended due to the difficulty and time it would take. Instead, experts recommend using a tool designed specifically to remove bearings and wheels, such as the
Rollerblade Blade Tool. This tool will turn what is normally a 30-minute job by hand into a speedy job that takes only a few minutes.
Our store offers a variety of bearings from the top inline skating manufacturers, including Bones, Rollerblade and Zealous. Our bearings are sold in packs of eight and 16, though we recommend buying the pack of 16 just so you have extras available at all times. Thanks to our
low price guarantee and
free shipping policy, we're positive you won't find lower prices on inline skate bearings, lube and tools anywhere else on the Internet. If you have any questions at all about any of the inline skating products we sell or just need to discuss an order, feel free to contact us at any time!
